Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 5
About
Provided by LCA Studio Legale
LCA assists in the definition of best strategies of protection and promotion of immaterial assets, offering itself as sole reference point for the complete management of IP rights. It also supports adv big spenders and communication agencies in the clearance of adv campaigns and any connected contentious matter.
The team has developed great expertise in all litigation proceedings related to: trademarks, designs and models, patents, know how, copyrights, before the competent national, European and international administrative and judicial authorities; domain names, before ordinary courts and authorities managing ADR proceedings; unfair competition for slavish imitation, misappropriation, parasitic competition, stealing know-how and employee theft; misleading and comparative advertising, before ordinary courts, the Italian Competition Authority and the Italian Advertising Standards Authority.
The Firm also assists Italian and foreign clients in drafting and negotiating licensing contracts and transfers of IP, know-how and copyrights, as well aspublishing, software, advertising, sponsorship and promotion agreements. It takes care of IP issues within M&A transactions.
It finally advises on: filing and prosecuting activities in Italy and abroad (objections, oppositions, renewals, transcriptions); surveillance of trademark registers; Internet anti-counterfeiting activities, monitoring of B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms; implementation of worldwide customs protection services.
Chambers Review
LCA Studio Legale is a solid team servicing a wide spectrum of clients, including those with activity in the publishing, fashion and technology sectors. The firm's typical work includes advice on advertising law, unfair competition and trade mark and licence agreements. The team provides further advice on copyright and M&A-related IP issues and also assists clients with both domestic and cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- LCA Studio Legale assisted Trillium with the IP aspects of its acquisition of a business from Termomeccanica Pompe for EUR65 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"LCA provides immediate, timely and accurate feedback."
"They are fast, accurate and have a business-oriented approach."
"They are able to find the best solution considering the context and the needs of the clients."
"The IP department at LCA is composed of professionals with different specialisations and wealth of experience in the IP sector."
"LCA Studio Legale can handle complex issues extremely quickly."
"LCA provides immediate, timely and accurate feedback."
"They are fast, accurate and have a business-oriented approach."
"They are able to find the best solution considering the context and the needs of the clients."
"The IP department at LCA is composed of professionals with different specialisations and wealth of experience in the IP sector."
"LCA Studio Legale can handle complex issues extremely quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Gianluca De Cristofaro is a proficient lawyer at handling contentious and non-contentious mandates relating to trade marks, copyright and design infringement cases.
"He perfectly understands the needs of our business perfectly and addresses issues quickly and effectively."
"Gianluca has very strong knowledge and expertise. He is very attentive to his clients and their needs."
"He has a deep knowledge of the fashion industry and is able to make complex issues simple."